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Vol. 11, No. 20, Tuesday, March 15, 2016
Thieves pulverize Lamont Servus Credit Union Michelle Pinon Editor
The Lamont Servus Credit Union’s alarm went off during the early hours of Monday morning. A Massey Ferguson 1085 tractor equipped with a front end loader took out a substantial portion of the bank, and then a truck with chains attempted to remove the Automated Teller Machine (ATM). According to Fort Saskatchewan RCMP, the tractor and truck that were used during the break and enter were both stolen. “At this time police can confirm that, entry was gained into the Lamont Servus Credit Union by using a tractor, which was stolen from a nearby business. At present, it has been determined that five suspects, with the use of the stolen vehicle, removed the ATM from the building, however, the ATM machine was not removed from the site. Both the stolen tractor and stolen vehicle were recovered at the scene. The Fort Saskatchewan RCMP are currently awaiting security footage, and the investigation continues. Mike Dickinson, a spokesperson with Servus Credit Union said this is the first time the branch has been broken into, and in this type of manner. At this time, Dickinson does not know how long it will be until the bank is re-opened, but is relieved no staff or customers were in the building at the time of the robbery. Police ask if you have witnessed the incident, can identify the suspects or have any information about the break and enter to contact Fort Saskatchewan RCMP at 780-997-7900. If you want to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-2228477 (TIPS) or at www.tipsubmit.com
MICHELLE PINON PHOTO
A Massey Ferguson tractor was used to break into the Servus Credit Union early Monday morning, March 14 around 2:30 a.m.
MICHELLE PINON PHOTO
PHOTO COURTESY OF ANDREW MCDONALD
This is a side view of what appears to be the Automated Teller Machine.
Lamont resident Andrew McDonald snapped this photo before heading off to work Monday morning around 6 a.m.